New Haven Police: Domestic Dispute May Have Fueled Fatal Shooting

A domestic dispute may be at the root of a fatal shooting in New Haven, police said.

NEW HAVEN — A fatal shooting Wednesday night appears to be the result of a domestic dispute, police said.

Police and medics were sent to 162 Frank St. after a 911 caller said a man had been shot, said Officer David B. Hartman. Rickie Major, 44, of New Haven was found inside the home, and paramedics pronounced him dead.

A "person of interest" is in custody and is being interviewed, Hartman said, and the gun that police believe was used in the shooting has been recovered.

No charges have been filed, Hartman said late Wednesday night.

Hartman said police were not releasing the names of those involved — including that of the victim — "due to a minor child who is neither harmed, nor a suspect, but otherwise involved in the investigation."